Tangent Extension

Required Step 2

Create faces that are tangent to the faces of the electrode. In general, the first extension in any set of extensions should be a tangent extension. The faces are extended tangentially by a certain value or to a plane. Toggle the Offset/Shift button for the best geometrical extension method for the specific face.

A direction is always set for these extensions. This direction should point to the general direction of the extension (usually the + Z direction). The direction is represented by an arrow.

The length options are:

• Length

• Minimum Distance

• To Plane

• To Point

• To Blank

Length

Create a tangential extension to a specified length.

Specify the length.

Minimum Distance

Create a tangential extension to a minimum distance, in the extension direction, from the furthest point on the contour.

Specify the minimum distance.

To Plane

Create a tangential extension to a specified plane.

Indicate the plane to which the faces must extend.

To Point

Create a tangential extension to a specified point.

Indicate the point to which the faces must extend.

To Blank

Create a tangential extension up to the faces of the blank.

Note: If the extension faces exceed the boundaries of the blank, they will be trimmed.

Optional Step 3

If you wish to add a filler face, proceed to Optional Step 3.

Press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

When completed, the Extension will appear in the Feature Tree as follows: